Large Chip, But Not A Hole

[tamara]

i was cleaning my tank before i move it downstairs because of too much sun exposure in my room, i was cleaning it in my bathtub then i dropped it and it chipped about 2inches near the bottom corner, it's not a hole all the way through, but i need it fixed RIGHT AWAY since i put my fish in the other tank it has about 50 guppies in it [it's only a 10 gallon] so it's WAY over stocked!!! please help right away!!!

 

[Night Crawler]

Oh dear.
Only thing I can suggest off the top of my head as a quick repair if there is no hole is a 2 part epoxy resin that will stick to glass and possibly some duct tape to go over it. When its completly set, I would fill it up outside and make sure there are no leaks and the thing holds.
Although I cant guarantee that it will hold for a long time, but it should be ok as a quick temporary fix.

 

[KhaosInc]

I see you are in BC, how close are you to the border, I have a few extras I was about to put on freecycle..
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PM me

 

[Rooster]

If you still have the chipped off bit, get some "glass bond" and stick it back - by far the strongest fix, and should be nigh on invisible.

 

[doresy]

stick the chip back in then stick a square of glass bigger than the chip right over it (on the inside) should do the trick

 

[tamara]

but the chipped pieces where broken into about half a centimeter little bits..and already thrown out....i put a sealant thing on it, it seals windows, bath tub, sink etc.

 

[Rooster]

Its not sealing in the water thats the issue... its the strength thats been lost - without the pieces its new glass time

 

[tamara]

but it didn't go all the way through, the chip just went about 3/4 of the way through, and it's at the bottom corner..so i REALLY sealed it! but i hope it works..so far no leaks in my bathtub.

 

[Lynda B]

Even though it didn't go all the way through, that chip has ruined the integrity of the tank and has compromised the safety of your fish. I would replace the glass entirely or get yourself another tank.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

B)-->QUOTE(Lynda B @ Jun 18 2007, 11:11 AM) [snapback]1657558[/snapback]
Even though it didn't go all the way through, that chip has ruined the integrity of the tank and has compromised the safety of your fish. I would replace the glass entirely or get yourself another tank.[/quote]




have to agree, it may not seem like a big deal but it is i'm afraid